What can I do if I am a servicemember who may be the victim of employment discrimination based on my military service?
Servicemembers who believe that they have been victims of an employment discrimination based on their military service may file a complaint with the Department of Labor or file their own lawsuit in federal or state court. If you choose to file with DOL, you may file one of two ways – you may submit a signed hard copy of Form 1010 or electronically file. To submit a hard copy, you can download Form 1010 to your computer, complete the items on the form that are relevant to your claim, sign and date the form, and mail it to the nearest VETS office. You may also file a Form 1010 electronically via the Intranet by completing and submitting the online form. You should be aware that some courts have held that a lawsuit must be filed within a certain period of time after the alleged USERRA violation. Thus, it is important that you file a complaint with DOL or consult with a private attorney as soon as possible. You may also seek the assistance of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (
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